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Secret Service Swarms Suspect After Man Tries to Breach White House Barrier
A tense security scare unfolded at the White House after a man allegedly attempted to breach a restricted barrier near the White House complex. According to reports, the suspect jumped over a construction bollard near the Treasury Building on the…
FBI Reviewing Possible Links in String of Scientist Deaths and Disappearances Tied to Sensitive Programs
The FBI is reviewing the deaths and disappearances of roughly a dozen scientists and researchers connected to sensitive U.S. national security work, FBI Director Kash Patel has confirmed. Patel said the FBI is gathering evidence from multiple states and jurisdictions…
U.S. Seizes Iran-Bound Cargo Ship That Made Recent Stops at Chinese Port
U.S. forces seized an Iran-bound cargo vessel, the Touska, in the Gulf of Oman, after tracking a route that included recent stops at a port in China. According to officials, the ship was suspected of carrying dual-use items with both…
Toddler Killed in Tragic SUV Seat Accident, Hyundai Recalls Thousands of Vehicles
A heartbreaking tragedy in Akron has led to a major vehicle recall after a two-year-old girl died when a power-folding seat in her family’s new Hyundai Palisade reportedly pinned her. Authorities say Lucia Ayala was in the back seat of…
D.C. Cop Once Celebrated as First Gay Union Head Now Facing Child Solicitation Charges
A Washington, D.C. police lieutenant who was once publicly celebrated as the first openly gay chairman of the city’s police union is now facing serious criminal charges after an undercover child exploitation investigation. Authorities say 47 year old Matthew Mahl…
Heroic Response at 21st Annual Crawfish Cook Off After Medical Emergency
A frightening medical emergency unfolded earlier today at the 21st Annual Crawfish Cook Off when a woman reportedly collapsed and became unresponsive in front of attendees. Witnesses say the woman appeared to be in critical condition, with reports that she…
Heavily armed man arrested near Trump golf course in California
A 36 year old man was arrested near Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles after deputies say he was walking through the area with multiple weapons. Authorities identified the suspect as Sean Steiner. He was reportedly seen running through traffic…
No, Trump’s Portrait Isn’t Replacing Franklin on the $100 Bill — Here’s What’s Actually Changing
Viral images showing a redesigned $100 bill with Donald Trump’s portrait have been circulating online, sparking confusion and debate. But the images are not official U.S. currency. U.S. currency does go through periodic updates. Benjamin Franklin remains on the $100…
Saudi Arabia Restores Key Oil Pipeline That Bypasses Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia has restored its East–West oil pipeline to full capacity, now capable of moving up to 7 million barrels of oil per day across the country. This pipeline runs from the oil fields in the east to ports on…
Kamala Harris Says She’s ‘Thinking About It’ on Another Presidential Run
Former Vice President Kamala Harris drew attention this week after suggesting she may not be done with presidential politics. During a live conversation with Al Sharpton at the National Action Network convention in New York, Harris was directly asked about…